Compared with other nations, developed countries are the best places to live for anyone who wants an equal opportunity to become successful. Yet some people in these countries like Canada and the US are still upset about income inequality, a lack of proper health care, education, and a poor standard of living for the minority, despite the fact… Read More »
February was a pretty average month. There were no unexpected expenses and I didn’t overspend on my budget. Starting March, the income for my part-time job will be reduced by half because they’ve cut my hours due to the school’s scheduling. Which means I can spend some extra time sleeping, or doing something equally productive ┐(‘～`；)┌ The big rally… Read More »
Better late than never right. (・_・;) Here is what I propose to accomplish by the end of 2012. 1) Make at least $4,000 more than last year. This shall come from a combination of my 2 jobs, tutoring, and dividend income. If I can get just $1000 increase from each income source then I’ll be hunky-dory. 2) Put $10,000… Read More »
Happy new year folks. This is my last monthly update for the year ending 2011. Luckily the stock market did relatively okay, and those 2 stocks I bought a couple weeks ago have cumulatively gained 4% as of now. I picked up another shift at my part-time job since November so these last couple months have been great for side… Read More »
That 4% global stock rally a couple days ago was insane. First time I’ve ever seen something like that. I basically became $3,500 richer within the first opening hour! At least on paper anyway. That’s comparable to a CEO’s wage. Got an extra payment from my part-time job because of how their accounting works. Paid down some… Read More »
Looks like all my hard work has finally paid off. Or – maybe this is just a one time fluke ( ツ) . In my last Fiscal Update entry, I wrote about how the recent market swings can be a good thing… “…stocks should definitely go higher. Buy low, sell high, and it’s pretty low right now which… Read More »